That’s according to Tony Bellew, who believes that the self-proclaimed Gypsy King is not ready to fight the American.

Fury fights Francesco Pianeta at Windsor Park in Belfast on Saturday with his potential opponent Wilder expected to be ringside.

And the pair could then meet in what would surely be a war of words between both camps but after Bellew mocked Fury's second comeback fight, he has now dismissed his chances of defeating 'The Bronze Bomber' this year.

“Tyson Fury against Wilder would be over in three rounds, at the most,” Bellew told Sky Sports. "At the minute it's a bit of a freak show with Fury.

“Tyson Fury against Wilder would be over in three rounds, at the most”

Tony Bellew

"But to be fair he has been out of the ring for the best part of three years and he hasn't lived the best lifestyle, so you can't expect to come back into this sport and this business and take on top competitors.

"He is definitely not ready for Deontay Wilder.

"Pianeta is a 6ft 5in, 17 1/2 stone southpaw. How is that preparing him - in any way, shape or form - for a 6ft 7in, possibly the biggest puncher in the whole world?"

GETTY

Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder: Tony Bellew says Fury would be knocked out in three rounds

Fury, 30, has been attempting to wind up Wilder with a series of pubic outbursts leading to Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn accusing him of trying to promote his own fights.

Merseysider Bellew, who is set to step back down to cruiserweight to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for all four major world titles after two victories over David Haye, had been due to fight Fury in 2013 before an injury put an end to the plans.

"I don't think he'd ever beat Wilder," added Bellew. "Styles make fights but when you're talking about Wilder, no-one knows what he is going to do - because he doesn't know either.

"I always thought David Haye would beat Fury, because of the styles. Tyson Fury is a vulnerable heavyweight, there's no two ways about that.

"He is not a big man who can absorb everything. He is vulnerable and he can be hurt, and when you are coming across guys with the speed and explosive power, like Deontay Wilder and Haye, it isn't good."